Who is Sarah Lindsey Santiago? North Carolina student charged with murder in deadly San Diego mosque shooting

Sarah Lindsey Santiago, a 17-year-old student from North Carolina, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Prosecutors allege that Santiago willingly consented to broadcasting the massacre live, sharing the recording widely, and publishing the gunmen's manifesto.

Three men, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, were responsible for the shooting, which resulted in the deaths of three others. Santiago was among three individuals who viewed the gunmen's livestream of the assault, recorded it, and distributed both the footage and the attackers' writings. She was taken into custody last week, and a grand jury subsequently indicted her on the charges.

Initially, Santiago faced the prospect of a limited sentence in the juvenile justice system; however, prosecutors are now expressing concerns about her potential return to school and the severity of the charges. The alleged aiding-and-abetting theory suggests that Santiago can be held accountable for the murders without having to physically pull the trigger, provided she knowingly assisted in the commission of the crime.